Ardell Patrick Victor

Ardell Patrick Victor, 59, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 27, 2023, in Cheney, Wash.

He was the widower of Xandra L. Victor who left us on Jan. 1, 2021. They shared 12 years of marriage together before Xanny’s passing.

Ardell was born in Colfax, Wash., on July 2, 1964, to Gerry Victor and Donna Lux. He graduated in 1982 from Garfield High School in Garfield, Wash.

Ardell married Shirley Ackerman in 1985 and they had two children, Christina Baber of Spokane Wash., and Jared Victor of Cheney Wash.

Ardell lived in Sprague, Wash., the majority of his life, until he met Xandra and  moved to Williams Lake south of Cheney, Wash.

He was a truck driver for many years before he retired to help run Bunkers Resort and Xanny’s restaurant on Williams Lake. 

Ardell was an avid football and NASCAR fan. He also loved to sing karaoke, ride horses and hunt deer when he was younger. Ardell enjoyed time with his family and especially his grandchildren. 

Ardell is survived by his mother, Donna Victor; siblings, Michele Durkee and Raymond (Spook) Victor; children, Christina Baber and Jared Victor; as well as step-children with Xandra Victor, Halie Champlin and Joe Champlin; and grandchildren, Renee, Noah, Asher, Adalynn, Cade, Zechariah, Ariel, and Josie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerry Victor; uncle, Ed Victor; and wife, Xandra Victor. 

A memorial service will be in the spring of 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sprague, Wash.

Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at 218 W. Third St. (or P.O.Box 343), Sprague, WA. 99032.